Submarine Transportation Underway
The transportation of a retired Navy submarine from Groton, Connecticut to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is underway and has been going smoothly so far. The submarine, the USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), is being transported by barge and is expected to arrive in Philadelphia in mid-June. The transportation is part of a $15 million contract between the Navy and the private company Ocean Ships Inc.
According to the Navy, everything has gone smoothly so far with the transportation of the USS New Hampshire. The submarine has encountered no problems during its transit, and the barge has been able to maintain a safe and steady course. The Navy is closely monitoring the progress of the transportation and is confident that it will be completed successfully.
The USS New Hampshire is a Los Angeles-class attack submarine that was commissioned in 1984. The submarine served for over 30 years, including deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Western Pacific. The submarine was decommissioned in 2017 and is now being transported to Philadelphia for scrapping.
The transportation of the USS New Hampshire is a complex and challenging operation. The submarine is over 300 feet long and weighs over 6,000 tons. It is also carrying a substantial amount of hazardous material, including nuclear fuel. The Navy has taken a number of steps to ensure that the transportation is conducted safely, including:
* Hiring a qualified contractor with experience in transporting nuclear submarines
* Developing a detailed transportation plan that has been approved by the Coast Guard
* Conducting a thorough safety assessment of the barge and its crew
* Providing escorts for the barge during its transit
The Navy is committed to the safe and responsible transportation of the USS New Hampshire. The Navy will continue to monitor the progress of the transportation and will provide updates as necessary.
**Additional Information**
* The USS New Hampshire is the first Los Angeles-class submarine to be scrapped in Philadelphia.
* The submarine will be scrapped at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
* The scrapping process is expected to take approximately one year to complete.
What’s Next
Once the USS New Hampshire arrives in Philadelphia, it will be offloaded at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The submarine will then be prepared for scrapping. The scrapping process will involve removing the submarine’s hazardous materials, cutting the submarine into pieces, and recycling the scrap metal.
The scrapping of the USS New Hampshire is an important part of the Navy’s decommissioning process. The Navy is committed to ensuring that its decommissioned submarines are disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Kind regards
E. Thompson
